NEPR: Sundays, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Produced in New Orleans, American Routes presents a broad range of American music — blues and jazz, gospel and soul, old-time country and rockabilly, Cajun and zydeco, Tejano and Latin, roots rock and pop, avant-garde and classical. Host Nick Spitzer explores the shared musical and cultural threads in these American styles and genres of music — and how they are distinguished. From PRX.

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NEPR NEWS NETWORK: Weekdays, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.BBC Newshour presents news and analysis from around the globe of the day’s top stories, helping you make sense of a rapidly changing world. Offering concise insight into key events of international interest, Newshour is packed with bulletins, interviews and analysis from the BBC’s most experienced correspondents.

NEPR NEWS NETWORK: Weekdays 10 p.m. – 6 a.m., Weekends 8 p.m. – 6 a.m.BBC World Service is the world’s leading international broadcaster providing programs and content for radio, television, online and mobile phones in English and 31 other languages. Hundreds of reporters and specialist correspondents bring impartial news reports, documentaries and analysis from around the globe.

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NEPR: Saturdays 11 a.m. – 12 noon
NEPR NEWS NETWORK: Sundays 11 a.m. – 12 noon
For more than two decades, Tom and Ray Magliozzi (aka Click and Clack the Tappet Brothers) have been America’s funniest auto mechanics, and the defining voices of public radio weekends. Mixing automotive first-aid with roadside philosophy, the two sidekick siblings advise listeners on their auto-care issues while delivering a constant stream of gags, pratfalls and unforgettable one-liners. From NPR.

NEPR: Weekdays, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m. – 2p.m.
NEPR broadcasts a wide selection of the most appealing classical music from every era, with special emphasis on new releases and music of timely interest.

NEPR: Sundays, 11 p.m. – 12 midnightConcierto is a weekly program of classical music presented in Spanish and English. The program is hosted by Frank Dominguez, and features classical music by Latin American and Spanish composers and musicians. Produced by WDAV Classical Public Radio in Davidson, NC.

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NEPR: Weekdays, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
NEPR NEWS NETWORK: Monday – Thursday, 2 p.m. – 3p.m.
NPR’s Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. The show’s host, veteran public radio interviewer, Terry Gross, is known for her extraordinary ability to engage guests of all dispositions.

NEPR HD2: Sundays, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Hosted by acclaimed pianist Christopher O’Riley, each broadcast presents five high-caliber performances along with interviews, sketches and games, revealing the heart and soul behind extraordinary young musicians. Now in its twelfth year on air, From the Top is taped before live audiences in concert halls from Boston to Honolulu. From NPR.

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NEPR NEWS NETWORK: Weekdays, 12 noon – 2 p.m.Here & Now brings you the news that breaks after Morning Edition, and before All Things Considered. Produced at WBUR in Boston, and hosted by Robin Young and Jeremy Hobson, Here & Now combines the best in news journalism with intelligent, broad-ranging conversations on public policy and foreign affairs, science and technology, as well as features on the arts and culture. From NPR

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NEPR: Weekdays, 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Hosted by Tom Reney, Jazz à la Mode draws on the rich and varied traditions of jazz from the 1920’s to the present. Whether it’s a great standard by Duke Ellington or George Gershwin, a modern jazz classic by Miles Davis or Sonny Rollins, or the latest from Diana Krall or Wynton Marsalis, Jazz à la Mode has plenty to satisfy your tastes.

NEPR: Saturdays, 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Dedicated to the proposition that variety is the spice of life, Jazz Safari hopes to foster a new appreciation of jazz, while still exploring other types of music. Hosted by Kari Njiiri.

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NEPR: Sundays, 10:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. Latino USA, the radio journal of news and culture, is the only nationally distributed English-language radio program produced from a Latino perspective. Host Maria Hinajosa combines high-quality news, cultural and public affairs journalism with compelling sound to bring a rich understanding to a wide spectrum of listeners. From NPR.

NEPR: Saturdays 6 a.m. – 7 a.m.
Co-hosted by Steve Curwood and Bruce Gellerman, the environmental news program Living on Earth delves into the leading issues affecting the world we inhabit. As the population continues to rise and the management of the earth’s resources becomes even more critical, Living on Earth examines the issues facing our increasingly interdependent world. Fom PRI.

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NEPR: Weekdays, 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
NEPR NEWS NETWORK: Weekdays, 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.Marketplace offers a smart, witty take on the state of the global economy and how it relates to you. “The business show for the rest of us” breaks down the impact of the day’s major national and international stories on your world and your wallet. Hosted by Kai Ryssdal. From APM.

NEPR NEWS NETWORK: Saturdays, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Moth storytellers stand alone, under a spotlight, with only a microphone and a roomful of strangers. The storyteller and the audience embark on a high-wire act of shared experience which is both terrifying and exhilarating. The Moth Radio Hour features the Moth’s most beloved tales and the stories behind the stories. Note: The Moth Radio Hour contains adult themes and adult language.

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NEPR NEWS NETWORK: Sundays, 7 a.m. – 8 a.m.On Being engages listeners across the spectrum of belief and non-belief in conversation about life’s deepest questions. From autism to the ethics of torture, Krista Tippett and her guests reach beyond the headlines to probe faith and meaning, ethics and new ways of being, amidst the political, ecological, economic, cultural and technological shifts that define 21st century life. From APM.

NPR’s On Point covers everything from breaking news to ancient poetry, with newsmakers, thinkers, journalists, artists, scientists and ordinary citizens from around the world. Hosted by Tom Ashbrook, and produced at WBUR in Boston.

NEPR NEWS NETWORK: Sundays, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Hosted by veteran journalists Brooke Gladstone and Bob Garfield, NPR’s On The Media decodes what we hear, read, and see in the media every day, and arms us with critical tools necessary to survive the information age. With compelling reporting and uncommon insight, the program uncovers the significant issues of the day and carefully exposes the relationship of the media to culture and society.

NEPR: Saturdays, 7 a.m. – 8 a.m.
An award-winning weekly sports magazine hosted by veteran NPR commentator Bill Littlefield, Only A Game is radio for the serious sports fan and the steadfast sports avoider. Produced by WBUR in Boston, Only A Game puts sports in perspective with intelligent analysis, insightful interviews, and a keen sense of humor.

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NEPR NEWS NETWORK: Weekdays 7 p.m. – 8p.m.Q is an energetic daily arts, culture and entertainment magazine that takes you on a smart and surprising ride, interviewing personalities and tackling the cultural issues that matter. Hosted by Jian Ghomeshi, Q covers pop culture and high arts alike with forays into the most provocative and compelling cultural trends.

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NEPR NEWS NETWORK: Saturdays 2 p.m. – 3p.m.Radiolab believes your ears are a portal to another world. Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience. Big questions are investigated, tinkered with, and encouraged to grow. Bring your curiosity, and we’ll feed it with possibility.

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Saturday Opera

NEPR: Saturdays beginning at 1 p.m. (start times may vary)
New England Public Radio presents Saturday Opera 52 weeks a year from the country’s top opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera, LA Opera, San Fransico Opera and the Houston Opera. For details, please visit our music page.

NEPR NEWS NETWORK: Sundays, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
“A game of bluff and bluster, words and whimsy.” Two teams vie each week to stump each other with their knowledge and some wild definitions. Hosted by Richard Sher.

NEPR NEWS NETWORK: Fridays, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Each week, Science Friday focuses on science topics that are in the news and tries to bring an educated, balanced discussion to bear on the scientific issues at hand. Panels of expert guests join Science Friday’s host, Ira Flatow, a veteran science journalist, to discuss science – and to take questions from listeners during the call-in portion of the program.

NEPR NEWS NETWORK: Sundays, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.Selected Shorts: A Celebration of the Short Story features readings of classic and new short fiction, recorded live at New York’s Symphony Space. Produced for radio by Symphony Space and WNYC Radio.

NEPR NEWS NETWORK: Sundays, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Hosted by Glynn Washington, winner of PRX’s Public Radio Talent Quest, Snap Judgment highlights compelling people from across the globe with one commonality: they put everything on the line. As Washington explains: “It’s the Robert Frost thing: the roads diverge, and you have to make a choice. You always wonder what your life would have been if you’d gone the other way.” Snap Judgment stretches the medium of radio, layering DJ-driven soundscapes with lyrical storytelling, intimate conversations and live performances.

Speakers Bureau

NEPR NEWS NETWORK: Saturdays, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.Speakers Bureau features lectures from the Commonwealth Club and City Arts and Lectures, among others.

NEPR NEWS NETWORK: Sundays, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.The Splendid Table is a culinary, culture and lifestyle program that celebrates food and its ability to touch the lives and feed the souls of everyone. Each week, host Lynne Rossetto Kasper leads listeners on a journey of the senses and hosts discussions with a variety of writers and personalities who share their passion for culinary delights. From APM.

NEPR NEWS NETWORK: Sundays, 6 p.m. – 7p.m. beginning November 9State of the Re:Union sets out to explore how a particular American city or town creates community, the ways people transcend challenging circumstances and the vital cultural narratives that give an area its uniqueness. Featured cities have included Washington D.C., Detroit, Miami, Utica, Oakland and more.

NEPR NEWS NETWORK: Saturdays, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.Studio 360 from PRI and WNYC explores art’s creative influence and transformative power in everyday life. Each week, host Kurt Andersen introduces you to the people who are creating and shaping our culture.

NEPR: Sundays, 6 a.m. – 8 a.m.Sunday Baroque is a celebration of beloved and appealing music from the baroque era (1600-1750) and the years leading up to it. Some of the greatest hits of the baroque include Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Concertos, George Frideric Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks and Water Music Suites, and Johann Sebastian Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos.

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NEPR NEWS NETWORK: Saturdays, 6 pm. – 8 p.m.The Tavis Smiley Show is a high-energy exchange on political, cultural and global concerns with special relevance to communities of color. Each edition features host Tavis Smiley along with thought-provoking guests and regular commentators. From PRI.

NEPR NEWS NETWORK: Sundays, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m..TED Radio Hour is a journey through fascinating ideas, astonishing inventions and new ways to think and create. Each episode includes excerpts from the renowned TED stage where some of the world’s deepest thinkers and innovators are invited to give the 18-minute “talk of their lives.” The TED Radio Hour team takes the most compelling talks and organizes them around a common theme. Host Guy Raz interviews the guests, delving deeper, dissecting the speaker’s ideas and posing probing questions you’d like to hear answered.

NEPR: Sundays, 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
On Tertulia a music lover will find Latin Jazz, Boleros, Salsa, Merengue, Nueva Trova, Tango and Folk music from Puerto Rico, Central America, Colombia, the Andean Region and Spain. News pieces in English and Spanish, discussion of topics of importance to the Latino community, and the weekly calendar of events, Página Informativa, are also heard on Tertulia.

NEPR: Sundays, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. (Resumes September 1)This American Life explores a theme – fiascos, sentencing, conventions, the job that takes over your life – through a playful mix of radio monologues, mini-documentaries, “found tape” and unusual music. Hosted by Ira Glass. From PRI.

NEPR NEWS NETWORK: Weekdays, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
A collaboration of BBC World Service, PRI and WGBH Boston, The World brings one-of-a-kind international stories home to America. Host Marco Werman guides listeners through the major issues and stories of the day, clarifying critical links between international events and domestic concerns.